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A top environmental testing firm providing helpful information about #health, #home, #mold, #lead, #asbestos, #soot, #VOC & #water contamination.

NY, NJ, CT
Joined December 2009
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The flu, the common cold and the new coronavirus are circulating at the same time. Do you know the difference between the three? 4.nbcny.com/cMuid3h
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We're in this together, NYC. Protect yourself and others from the spread of #coronavirus: 🛌 Stay home if you're sick. 👋 Do not shake hands. Instead wave or elbow bump. 🤒 Monitor your health more closely than usual for cold/flu symptoms. More: on.nyc.gov/coronavirus
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MUST WATCH: @TheDailyShow takes on toxic #PFAS #ForeverChemicals. Thanks @Trevornoah for this awesome segment!
Breaking down the growing concern over PFAs, aka “forever chemicals,” their uses, their health risks, and how they got here to begin with.
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Effective handwashing is a practical skill that you can easily learn, teach to others, & practice every day to avoid getting sick & spreading germs to others. It takes around 20 seconds, & can be done in 5 simple steps: ow.ly/PZOv30qn5Fc #PrepYourHealth
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Calling All Parents: It's Actually Pretty Easy to DIY Hand Sanitizer for Kids trib.al/4aaygDI
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ADAO See for Yourself PHOTO: #Asbestos in children’s baking set" photo by @asbestorama #TSCA #Mesothelioma #BanAsbestosNow
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Household cleaning products may be harmful to young lungs, a new study warns: In the study, infants who had the highest levels of exposure to cleaning products were 37% more likely to develop asthma by age 3. wb.md/2SEMHrk
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ADAO See for Yourself PHOTO: Microscopic #asbestos particles in air quality sample by @asbestorama #TSCA #Mesothelioma #ARBAN #BanAsbestosNow
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Irrefutable Fact || #Asbestos is a known carcinogen. #BanAsbestosNow #ARBAN #Mesothelioma
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Suspect black mold in your home? Here are the symptoms of black mold exposure to be aware of: mold-advisor.com/symptoms-of…
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ADAO See for Yourself PHOTO: #Asbestos fibers in floor tile by @asbestorama #TSCA #Mesothelioma #ARBAN #BanAsbestosNow
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It’s Time To End EPA’s Long History of Failing To Act on ‘Forever Chemicals’ | @ewg | bit.ly/36BrvXW
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Irrefutable Fact || In 2018, raw chrysotile #asbestos imports doubled. #Mesothelioma #BanAsbestosNow #ARBAN @EPA
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What Happens If You Eat Moldy Food? - mailchi.mp/moldbacteria/what…
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Many microwave popcorn bags contain hormone-disrupting PFAS. Learn how to make popcorn without the added chemicals:
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This is your brain on cuteness: Researchers explore whether flipping through photos of adorable animals can actually make you more productive. It's science. wsj.com/articles/back-at-wor… via @WSJ
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Particulate pollution in the air soared last month in New Delhi. But the city struggles with air quality throughout the year: Here's how it compares to air pollution in London. See more of how your city's air quality compares to others worldwide: nyti.ms/34OYYwU
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ADAO See for Yourself PHOTO: Consumer product made with #asbestos fabric by @asbestorama #TSCA #Mesothelioma #ARBAN #BanAsbestosNow
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Good information @AAFANational #kNOwAsthma
Asthma is categorized as mild, moderate, or severe depending on severity of symptoms, how often symptoms occur, and how they respond to treatment. For any category of asthma, symptoms can be intermittent or persistent. everydayhealth.com/asthma/wh…
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